Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposed development, including the retention of a canopy and the revision of operating hours, is considered a minor alteration on industrial-zoned land that would not adversely impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties or the character of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 295 sq. m. roof canopy is a minor development that serves to protect workers from the elements and helps suppress noise from HGV loading operations.
- Site inspections during maximum production levels confirmed that the laundry operation does not result in significant noise, dust, or odor emissions that would be detrimental to neighboring residential amenity.
- The proposed extension of production and HGV operating hours is acceptable within the context of a transitional urban zone and is in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective E (Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022 – 2028)Section 13.1.2 Transitional Zonal AreasSection 12.9.3 Noise, Odour and Vibration
Decision Document Summary
The application by Elis Textile Services Limited seeks retention for a roof canopy and permission to extend operating hours (including Saturday production and earlier weekday HGV movements) at an existing commercial laundry facility in Dun Laoghaire Industrial Estate. The site occupies a transitional zone immediately adjacent to residential properties at Clonkeen Crescent. Despite third-party appeals regarding noise and environmental nuisance, the Inspector's assessment—which included visits to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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